# NTSB investigations: Aero Commander S2R NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 2 of 5 · 210 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA164.md): Aero Commander S2R · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N4080X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the number 2 cylinder cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA116.md): Aero Commander S2R · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N5646X · Substantial damage > Total failure of the connecting rod. - [NTSB FTW94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA128.md): Aero Commander S2R · Monticello, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N8958Q · Substantial damage > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertant stall during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA036.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N8818Q · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system. - [NTSB FTW93LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA230.md): Aero Commander S2R · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N5570X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA056.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dufur, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1763S · Destroyed > The pilot in command's misjudgment of clearance with the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (transmission wire) and safety system (not installed). - [NTSB CHI91DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG06.md): Ayres S2R · Drayton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N8988Q · Substantial damage > That the pilot did not perform any preflight planning, and did not use the aircraft performance data. - [NTSB SEA91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA260.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N5539X · Destroyed > The improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling… - [NTSB LAX90DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA09.md): Rockwell S2R · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N3657X · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA127.md): Aero Commander S2R · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N5649X · Substantial damage > A total loss of power due to fuel starvation. Fuel starvation was caused by a missing fuel valve support clamp and a resultant cracked fuel line. Inadequate maintenance inspections and rough, uneven terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA097.md): Rockwell S2R · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N5620X · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The berm, which the airplane struck during landing, was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX89DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA09.md): Aero Commander S2R · Tranquillity, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N4072X · Substantial damage > The pilot's visual look-out was inadequate and that he failed to see the high vegetation upon landing. Factors relating to this accident are dark night and high vegetation. - [NTSB MKC89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA150.md): Aero Commander S2R · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N8976Q · Destroyed > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a forced landing made necessary by the separation of three feet of one of the propeller blades. - [NTSB MIA89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA166.md): Ayres S2R · Lambert, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N5543X · Destroyed > Failure of the engine impeller. The ditch in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA89LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA048.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1989 · N5620X · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging his altitude due to the white out conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in this aircraft and this type of operation. - [NTSB MKC88DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DPG02.md): Snow 600-S2C · Almyra, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N1671S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two ag aircraft were spraying the same field. According to several witnesses, 1671S was heading south and 3660X was heading east. Both aircraft were actively engaged in the spraying operation but did not seem to the witnesses to be coordinating with each… - [NTSB MKC88LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA141.md): Rockwell S2R · O'Kean, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N3665X · Substantial damage > While performing an aerial application operation, the plt said he experienced a total powerplant failure. He attempted an emergency ldg in a cultivated rice field. During the ldg attempt, the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the propeller, landing… - [NTSB MKC88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA122.md): Rockwell S2R · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N4080X · Substantial damage > During the take-off roll for an aerial application operation, the pilot said he lost his left wheel braking capability. He continued the take-off, flew to the farm field to be treated, applied the load, then returned to a near by alternate landing strip… - [NTSB MIA88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA228.md): Aero Commander S2R · Lambert, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1988 · N8806Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated there were tstrms in the area when he attempted to takeoff on an aerial application flt. He began his takeoff roll from the duster strip & a strong wind gust from the approaching tstrm blew the tail around. The acft came to rest on its belly in… - [NTSB SEA88LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA090.md): Ayres S2R Thrush · Lind, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N5660X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application maneuver, a total loss of power occurred due to the number nine cylinder failing. A restart was attempted, but was unsuccessful. The pilot made a forced landing onto a very soft sandy field, where the aircraft nosed over inverted… - [NTSB MKC88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA071.md): Rockwell S2-R · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1988 · N5563X · Substantial damage > During a post maintenance test flt, PIC experienced a power loss shortly after lift off. The acft crashed nose low, in a left turn. The engine was thrown clear of the airframe. Post accident inspection of the propeller blades indicated a minimum amount of… - [NTSB FTW87DRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRG05.md): Aero Commander S2R · La Joya, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N5510X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application flight at a low altitude the aircraft's engine failed. A forced landing was made to a grassfield resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Disassembly of the engine revealed partial failure of the left magneto. The aircraft… - [NTSB SEA87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA103.md): Ayres S2R · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N3693X · Substantial damage > During takeoff run the right main gear collapsed. The right wing dropped and the aircraft spun to the right. The plt discovered that the right main gear failed at the weld. The pilot, who is also an a & p mechanic, stated that this was an original weld from… - [NTSB LAX87DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVG05.md): Aero Commander S2R · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1987 · N5644X · Substantial damage > On takeoff from a farmer's field the aircraft's engine lost power. The aircraft was unable to clear a levee, struck the levee and came to rest in a rice field. The aircraft's fuel pump was removed and tested. After one minute of operation the pump pressure… - [NTSB MKC86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA162.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N5694X · Destroyed > The pilot stated that after takeoff, during initial climb, he heard grinding metal and smelled hot metal before the engine slowed down and seized. After crash landing in a corn field, the pilot further stated, he noticed smoke coming from the engine… - [NTSB SEA86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA179.md): Ayres S2R · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N5511X · Destroyed > Ground personnel reported the acft entered procedure turnaround in an excessive attitude, appeared to stall, rolled inverted and struck the ground. No evidence found of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction. - [NTSB MIA86LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA190.md): Aero Commander S2R · Valley Park, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N8946Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that a thndrstrm was in the immediate area & he took off with a left quartering headwind. During the take off roll, the wind shifted & a left quartering tailwind blew the acft into a ditch. The plt estimated the winds at 50 to 60 mph. - [NTSB MKC86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA121.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N8896Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that this was his third flight of the morning with a full load of fertilizer. Reportedly, he was in the process of aerial application, when the engine quit. He made a forced landing on a short field road. He further stated that the ground… - [NTSB MKC86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA109.md): Aero Commander S2R · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N5648X · Destroyed > During an agricultural spray maneuver back to a field the PIC was fertilizing, the PIC stated he allowed the acft to become too slow and the aircraft descended into trees which bordered the field. The PIC stated he should have been flying with a lighter load… - [NTSB MKC86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA102.md): Aero Commander S2R · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N5509X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the landing was routine until he used the brakes. At this point the left wheel brake assembly came apart and the acft veered out of control off the right side of the rwy and into a ditch, where the left main landing gear collapsed. Post… - [NTSB MKC86LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA085.md): Aero Commander S2R · Jackson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N5564X · Substantial damage > In cruise flt the PIC smelled something burning and noticed black and white smoke pouring fm the eng cowling. This was followed by a partial loss of pwr. A precautionary landing was made in a field. The PIC noticed flames erupting fm the eng area after… - [NTSB SEA85LYA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYA01.md): Rockwell S2R · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N5511X · Substantial damage > An aero commander S2R had been modified by the installation of an air research TPE-331-43A power plant. During an aerial application flight the pilot heard a loud bang and experienced a loss of power. Investigation revealed the first stage turbine whee, part… - [NTSB MKC85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA151.md): Aero Commander S2R · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1985 · N5543X · Substantial damage > The acft was being used in aerial application of ordram when engine failed. A hard landing resulted during the forced landing in an open fld. Investigation revealed the float needle seat ass'y backed out of the threads in the main body of the carburetor FAR… - [NTSB ATL85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG04.md): Aero Commander S2R · Leslie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N8834Q · Destroyed > The acft lost power en route to spray crops & crash landed in a wooded area. The acft had flown only 2 miles when the power loss occurred. During the post accident investigation an exam of the powerplant & systems revealed that the supercharger had a loose… - [NTSB MKC85LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA068.md): Aero Commander S2R · Bradley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N8909Q · Substantial damage > The plt said that after liftoff the acft encountered a gust of wind and the acft swerved off the airstrip into rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA84LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA199.md): Rockwell Thrush SR2 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N5553X · Substantial damage > The acft began to lose power while engaged in aerial application so the plt dumped his load and headed for the airstrip. Enroute the power deteriorated so the plt elected to land. Cutting the mixture gave the engine a surge which caused an overshoot into… - [NTSB MKC84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA231.md): Aero Commander S2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N3669X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after the acft was fueled he failed to visually check the fuel tanks and just assumed both tanks were full. He stated the left fuel gage had been inoperative above 1/2 tank of fuel. During a spray run, when the right tank reached 1/4, he… - [NTSB ATL84LKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LKG10.md): Aero Commander S2R · Americus, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N9059N · Destroyed > According to the plt, he had maneuvered to finish spraying a field & was descending on a trim run when the eng coughed/hesitated. He stated that he became distracted by the problem & before he realized it, the acft was converging on trees. He turned the acft… - [NTSB MKC84LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA166.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1984 · N8896Q · Substantial damage > The plt said he was making a cleanup swath & encountered spray from the previous swath run. The spray contains a dye which covered the windshield & obscured the plt's vision. The plt said he pulled up at the end of the field but failed to clear the trees.… - [NTSB FTW83LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA446.md): Aero Commander S2R · Napoleonville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N8890Q · Substantial damage > The acft dragged a wing in the sugarcane crop during a start of a swath run. According to the operator the plt was looking at a map as he approached the run. After the wing dragged the acft yawed 90 degrees and settled into the crop. The engine and right main… - [NTSB FTW83LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA404.md): Aero Commander S2R · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N3696X · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing following engine failure after takeoff. The plt stated that a supercharger bearing failure caused the engine to fail. During the landing in a flooded rice field the landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB LAX83LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA378.md): Rockwell S2R · Cantua Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N8874Q · Substantial damage > The plt report that while he was applying sulfur to a tomatoe field, sulfur dust, which had accumulated in the cockpit, ignited. He elected to make an emergency landing in an adjacent cotton field which was muddy from irrigation. After touchdown, the main… - [NTSB FTW83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA209.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N3644X · Substantial damage > According to the operator, the brakes failed during landing causing the acft to ground loop off of the rwy. He also stated that postcrash investigation revealed a broken brake line on the right brake which he suspects was an act of sabotage by an unknown… - [NTSB LAX83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA148.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1983 · N8822Q · Substantial damage > According to the operator, the plt landed with a quartering tailwind & directional control was lost. The acft veered offthe rwy into soft mud & flipped over. - [NTSB CHI82DA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA247.md): Aero Commander S2R · Graceville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N3690X · Destroyed > The pilot was on an aerial application flight to a field with power lines alongside. The wind was reported to be from the southeast a 6, gusting 11 KTS. The pilot said that he encountered "dead air" while he was in his fourth porcedure turn. Due to the… - [NTSB FTW82DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DPG17.md): Rockwell S2R · Blackton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1982 · N1762S · Destroyed > The eng failed during a swath run & the acft struck a rice levee drg the forced landing in an adjacent bean field. After exiting the aircraft and while talking to his flagman the pilot stated the aircraft began to burn around the engine area. The fire spread… - [NTSB LAX82DVA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVA03.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Corcoran, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1981 · N8886Q · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX82FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM01.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Calipatria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1981 · N5566X · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DVA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVA04.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1981 · N8568 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FVA62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVA62.md): Aero Comdr 600S2R · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 15, 1981 · N3655X · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=0143022&page=3 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0143022')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=0143022&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.